mettere le corna

Meaning: To commit infidelity against a partner; to cuckold someone.

Language: Italian

Literally: to put the horns

Category: Body & Senses

Origin: The cuckold's horns are a long-standing symbol of marital betrayal, depicted in European art and literature for centuries.

More idioms — Body & Senses

senza capo né coda — In a senseless or disjointed way; without coherence, order, or point.
unha e carne — Extremely close or inseparable; bound together in an intimate connection.
morde e assopra — A cycle of conflict and reconciliation; repeated fighting followed by making peace.
ombro a ombro — On equal terms, standing together as peers.
morrer de rir — To laugh very hard or uproariously.
nu e cru — To speak with brutal, unvarnished honesty, holding nothing back.

alla bell'e meglio — In a sloppy, careless, or makeshift manner; doing something poorly for lack of effort or…
tutto d'un colpo — Suddenly; all at once; without warning or gradual transition.
a casa del diavolo — Far away; a great distance to travel; the long way around.
cattedrale nel deserto — A large industrial facility built in a remote, poorly-connected region that produces litt…
In bocca al lupo — Good luck! (replied with 'Crepi!' — may it die).
Non tutte le ciambelle riescono col buco — Things don't always go as planned.

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